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Electrical Engineering Intern

CompanyPratt Industries
LocationValparaiso
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 23, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Electrical Engineering Intern will assist engineers and technicians with troubleshooting electrical equipment and participate in maintenance tasks. They will also support the development of electrical diagrams and assist with upgrades to automation systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4819
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY. Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals. Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
About the Role

The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in improving mill reliability, electrical safety and equipment performance. This internship provides hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, working with power distribution systems, process controls and mill automation.

 

Education and/or Experience:

Must be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate academic program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and have completed one year of study.

 

Salary Compensation

$21/hr.

 

Schedule

8 or 10 hour “day” Monday-Friday

 

Position Details

  • Assist engineers and technicians with troubleshooting electrical equipment such as motors, drives, MCCs, PLCs, transformers and switchgear.
  • Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, including inspections and vibration analysis.
  • Support the development and updating of electrical single-line diagrams, equipment lists and wiring schematics.
  • Assist with upgrades to process control equipment, instrumentation and automation systems.
  • Collect field data, perform equipment testing and document project progress.
  • Assist with troubleshooting process control issues to improve quality, safety and production efficiency.
  • Prepare technical reports, reliability findings and project documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of electrical work, equipment history and project files.
  • Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

  • Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills or vendor facilities
  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, earplugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
  • Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, and Physical exam
  • Recognition of safety hazards in immediate working area and eliminating/minimizing the hazard
  • Must be a strong and effective communicator
  • Capable of maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor
  • Must possess strong problem solving skills and willing to try new ideas for continuous improvement
  • Must be proficient in basic math skills
  • Basic knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors, VFDs, PLCs and instrumentation concepts.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
  • Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment and will be subject to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and loud noises.  Mix of office and fieldwork; PPE required in production areas.

 

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

 

Qualifications

Unpack your Career

We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.

It’s what we do.
Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.

That’s who we are.
Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we’re seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.

Feel what it’s like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.

Sustainable careers start here

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringElectrical SafetyEquipment PerformancePower Distribution SystemsProcess ControlsMill AutomationTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceTechnical ReportsProblem SolvingCommunicationAC/DC CircuitsPLCAutoCADMicrosoft Office
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